SYNOPSIS:

"He owns you.
Whatever he tells you to do you do".

One year. No future. A
past that won't go away.

Lennox "Nox"
Demetri broke his own rule by making a deal. It may not have been directly with
the devil, but that doesn't mean Satan himself isn't watching. Was it fate that
brought Charli into his life and his bed? What will happen when rules are
broken and secrets are revealed?

"New rules...my
rules."

Alex
"Charli" Collins found pleasure with Nox like she'd never known. That
was before she knew his last name. Now that Infidelity is involved and the
rules have changed, what will result when real life and fantasy collide?

Is it really cheating
if you're doing it to yourself?

From New York Times
and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero
who knows what he wants and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own.
With classic Aleatha Romig twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, the depth
of this new, epic dark romance reaches new levels and will have readers
swooning one minute and screaming the next.

Have you been
Aleatha'd?

CUNNING is a
full-length novel, 360 pages, and the second of five books in the INFIDELITY
series.

Infidelity - it isn't
what you think.

EXCERPT:

I did my best to
appear nonchalant as the bellman used my key to open the door of the executive
suite. As he flipped the switch in the dark entry, I scanned the luxurious
suite. Beyond the light illuminating the foyer, the furnishings appeared modern
and sleek, while the walls were covered in heavy drapery keeping the late
afternoon sunlight at bay.

"Ma'am, I
apologize," the bellman said as he hurried across the living room.
"Your suite has a spectacular view. Let me open—"

His feet and words
stopped. My heart leapt to my throat. Stepping from a darkened doorway was a
man who immediately dominated the executive suite.

"Sir, I didn't
know that anyone..."

I no longer heard the
man in the Mandarin uniform. Nox was all I saw. His silence filled the air muting
anything else. His pale eyes narrowed capturing mine. Without words his icy
gaze bore through me, planting my feet and sealing my lips. Displeasure
radiated from his every pore. Rage rippled from his chiseled jaw as the muscles
in his face and neck flexed. My knees grew weak as I realized this wasn't the
man I remembered, but rather the man whose voice I'd heard on my call.

Only minutes earlier
there had been so many things I'd planned to say and questions that consumed
me. Yet, now, with Nox before me, none of them surfaced or made their presence
known; instead the suite warmed as my heartbeat raced. I gripped tighter to my
purse. With the winds of his displeasure swirling about the suite, I needed an
anchor, something to ground me.

Monday, October 12, 2015

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One week. No future. No past. No more.

Alexandria Collins has one week to live carefree—no
ghosts of her past or pressures of her future haunting her. Reinventing
herself as "Charli," she is knocked off her feet by a sexy,
mysterious man who brings her pleasure like she never imagined. With her
heart at stake, she forgets that decisions made in the dark of night reappear
in the bright light of day.

"Some of my tastes are unique. They aren’t for everyone. I
understand that.”

Lennox "Nox" Demetri is wealthy, confident,
and decisive--he knows what he wants. From the first time he sees Charli at an
exclusive resort, he knows he wants her. Although he is usually the one to make
the rules, together they agree on one:

One week. No more.

When betrayal comes from those closest to
Alexandria, she must decide how far she is willing to go to survive. Choices
are not always easy, especially when they involve the heart, body, and soul. After
all, Infidelity is a business, and some rules are meant to be broken.

"Is it really cheating if you're doing it to
yourself?"

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants,
and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig
twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic dark romance will have
readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd?

BETRAYAL is a full-length
novel and the first of five in the INFIDELITY series.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Book 1 of the new INFIDELITY series is coming on October 13th...

Are you ready for BETRAYAL?

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Prologue

Present

The giant oak
trees parted, giving way to the flood of sunlight. If it weren't for my
sunglasses and the tinted windows, the saturation would be blinding. The effect
was undoubtedly the intention of the designers and architects when they mapped
out the plantation centuries ago. The shadowed lane—quiet, secluded, and draped
in Spanish moss—was a prelude to the crescendo of Georgia blue sky spotlighting
the splendor of the manor. Each inch up the cobblestone drive tightened the
muscles in my neck and back, reminding me of the appropriate posture for a
Montague.

No
matter how many times I told myself that I was no longer the child trapped
within the iron gates or that I was a competent woman who’d recently graduated
summa cum laude, the little girl’s voice inside of me repeated the mantra I've
known since the beginning of time: some things never change. The closer we got
to the giant house, the more I tensed, my years of separation slipping away as
my confidence threatened to dissolve.

The
original structure had burnt in the late 1800’s. According to family lore,
though it was considered stately in its heyday, by current standards the
original home would barely suffice for a guesthouse. The current Montague Manor
was now one of the most admired mansions in the Deep South. Where others saw
beauty, I saw a prison and loss of innocence.

Willing
my jaw to unclench, I reminded myself again that this was only a
visit—temporary at that. It had been almost four years since I’d graced
Montague Manor with my presence, and if it hadn’t been for my mother’s
invitation—correction, summons—I wouldn’t be here now.

“Miss
Collins?”

Lost
in my own thoughts and memories, I’d missed the stopping of the car and the opening
of the door. Turning toward the sound of my name, I saw, framed in sunlight
with his hand extended, my stepfather’s driver, Brantley Peterson. The older
gentleman had worked for my family for as long as I could remember. Though I barely
recalled a time before my mother married Alton, I knew from stories that
Brantley had been here then too. He’d worked for my father just as his father
had worked for my grandfather, Charles Montague II.

“Miss
Alexandria?” he said. “Your parents are waiting.”

Taking
a deep breath, I moved my legs outside the car, purposely avoiding his offer of
help. “Just Alex, Brantley.”

“Not
forever, miss. In no time you’ll have ‘counselor’ in front of your name.” A
hint of a smile emerged. The rarely visible emotion threatened to crack the
façade of his aloof veneer as his cheeks rose and the deep-set wrinkles brought
on by age multiplied near his gray eyes. “Your mother is very proud. She tells
everyone how you were accepted to both Yale and Columbia to study law.”

Rubbing
my moist palms against my jeans, I looked up—and up—at the pristine walls,
spotless windows, and large stately porches. In another place, another time, I
would have thanked Brantley for his compliment. I may have even confessed that
I was also proud of my accomplishments, but more than that, I would admit to
being pleased to hear that my mother still spoke about me, acknowledged that I
was her daughter.

The
relentless Georgia sun upon my skin and humid air within my lungs confirmed
that this wasn’t another place or time. The years of Montague training
suppressed any advancement I’d since made in becoming Alex Collins, a real
individual with thoughts, feelings, and dreams. In merely the time it took to
pick me up at the Savannah airport and drive me into the past, I was once
again, Miss Alexandria Charles Montague Collins, the flawless proper lady,
pretentious to the help, and people pleaser—the well-bred Southern belle who
wore the mask of perfection because no one wanted to see the truth underneath.

It
didn’t matter that this was the twenty-first century—not to the bluebloods.
This was and would always be the world where appearances were essential. The secrets
that darkened the corridors and doorways were forever left unspoken.

The
movement of the curtain on the second floor caught my eye. It was so fast that
I could have easily missed it. I may have, were it not for the interior
location of the window: it was my old bedroom—a place I loathed more than any
other.

With
his stoic poise returned, Brantley asked, “Shall I take your bags to your
room?”

I
swallowed. “Not yet. I haven’t decided if I’m staying.”

“But,
miss, your mother—”

I
lifted my hand dismissively—something I would never have done in California.
“Brantley, I’ll let you know my plans once I know them. In the meantime, keep
the car in the drive and leave my bags in the trunk.”

Nodding,
he murmured, “Yes, miss. I'll be here.”

He
always was.

Did that make him part of the problem or solution?

Biting
the inside of my cheek, I gracefully made my way up the cement path.

Why did I come back?

Welcome to the world of Infidelity...be prepared to ONE-CLICK on October 13 EVERYWHERE.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Welcome to Betrayal, book #1 of the Infidelity series...

Meet Nox...

I'd tried to recall
exactly what he'd looked and sounded like earlier that day. But with each
passing hour the recollections had become embellished in my mind. I recalled
the sun behind his head now as a radiating glow. His voice, deep and stirring,
in my memory rolled like thunder, fluttering my tummy while melting my insides.
His chest wasn't just muscular, it was sculpted, and I no longer just
remembered the sight of his dark hair and slight facial stubble. Now, my skin
tingled at the thought of its touch—so real, as if I'd felt it against the most
sensitive of my parts.

When I stepped past the
woman and exited the glass doors, my breathing hitched.

I hadn't embellished,
not really. With the orange glow of the setting sun sending prisms dancing off
the waves below, the man casually leaning against the rail was everything I'd
imagined and more. Despite the ocean breeze, his casual stance, the way one
hand lingered in the pocket of his pants while the other held tightly to a tall
fluted glass of light colored liquid, filled me with warmth.

I was glad that Chelsea
had talked me into wearing a dress and
that I'd insisted on wearing panties. As he stood to walk toward me, the light
gray suit coat he wore moved effortlessly accentuating his shoulders and forming
a V to his trim waist. If I'd thought he was handsome in his swim trunks, he
was even better in a silk suit. The white shirt he wore was unbuttoned at the
neck and his strong jaw was covered with just a hint of stubble. Whoever this
man was, he wore the combination of casual and class with ease.

I remained still as his
grin grew and he scanned me from the top of my head to the tips of my toes.
Just like earlier at the pool, the gaze of his light blue eyes burned my skin,
sending a rush of heat and leaving goose bumps in its wake. I found myself lost
in the paleness of his eyes, like pools of liquid, I imagined drowning in their
depths, and then, they settled on mine.

"Welcome, Charli,
with an I. I'm very glad you accepted
my invitation." Flutters like butterfly wings filled my tummy as I
searched the horizon for clouds of an impending storm. There were none. It was
him. His voice did roll like the low
rumble of thunder.

Coming October 13...are you ready????

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Are you ready for a NEW HOT series from the author of the CONSEQUENCES series?

Well...move over Tony Rawlings, Nox Demetri is coming to town!!

BETRAYAL is book one of the new INFIDELITY series.

BETRAYAL blurb:

One week. No future. No past. No more.

Alexandria Collins has one week to live carefree—no ghosts of her past or pressures of her future haunting her. Reinventing herself as "Charli," she is knocked off her feet by a sexy, mysterious man who brings her pleasure like she never imagined. With her heart at stake, she forgets that decisions made in the dark of night reappear in the bright light of day.

"Some of my tastes are unique. They aren’t for everyone. I understand that.”

Lennox "Nox" Demetri is wealthy, confident, and decisive--he knows what he wants. From the first time he sees Charli at an exclusive resort, he knows he wants her. Although he is usually the one to make the rules, together they agree on one:

One week. No more.

When betrayal comes from those closest to Alexandria, she must decide how far she is willing to go to survive. Choices are not always easy, especially when they involve the heart, body, and soul. After all, Infidelity is a business, and some rules are meant to be broken.

"Is it really cheating if you're doing it to yourself?"

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants, and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic dark romance will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next.

Have you been Aleatha'd?

BETRAYAL is a full-length novel and the first of five in the INFIDELITY series.

Be ready to begin this NEW epic journey...OCTOBER 13, 2015 . Be ready to one-click everywhere October 13, 2015.It is with a heavy heart I also announce that Duplicity has been put on indefinite hold. I know the story and I tried to complete it, but quite honestly, the characters in Infidelity wouldn't let me work on it. Their story was too strong. I believe Duplicity will eventually come about. I do not any longer know when. Thank you for understanding. Aleatha

Stewart Harrington is rich, gorgeous, and one of the most powerful men in Miami. He always gets what he wants. Anything is available to him for the right price.

Even me.

Being the wife of a mogul comes with all the perks, but being Mrs. Stewart Harrington comes with a few special requirements. I’ve learned to keep a part of myself locked away as my husband watches me submit to his needs. But the more he demands of me, the more beguiled he becomes and that’s to my advantage. So I keep fulfilling his fantasies and following his rules because he doesn’t know that what he’s playing is really my game. And winning is everything, right?

INSIDIOUS is a stand-alone novel and the first Tales from the Dark Side title by ALEATHA ROMIG.

**Due to the dark and explicit nature of this book, it is recommended for mature audiences only. **

EXCERPT:

When I stepped into
the foyer, Stewart’s appreciative gaze gave me the strength to continue.

Maintaining my need
for a semblance of control, I stared into the depth of his eyes and replied, “Yes,
Mr. Harrington, to the T.”

He nuzzled my neck.
“Then, for good girls, I have a surprise.”

Unknowingly, my eyes
drifted to his slacks. His deep laughter filled the entryway. “Yes, I have that surprise, but I believe I’m waiting
for someone to ask.”

I fought the
reddening in my cheeks. I hadn’t meant to look, but once I did, I recognized how
truly close I was to asking.

“Tonight,” he
continued, “I have another surprise, before we make our dinner reservations.”

Stewart helped me to
the car, where Travis was waiting. As we approached, his driver scanned me up
and down, almost as if he knew I was nude beneath my dress. My mind told me it
was absurd, nothing more than a combination of paranoia and my overactive
imagination.

A little time later,
the car came to a stop in front of a well-known, exclusive jewelry store in
downtown Miami. The sign near the entrance indicated that the store was closed.
Undaunted, Travis opened the car door, and Stewart helped me out. Before I
could question his motives, the door to the store opened and a slight gentleman
in a very nice suit came our way.

“Mr. Harrington,
welcome! And Miss Conway.” He bowed respectively. “I was exceptionally pleased
to receive your call. Please, if the two of you will follow me.”

I looked around the interior.
Though it was closed for business, the cases were lit and members of the staff stood
at the ready awaiting their directions.

“Would you like to peruse
our cases, or would you prefer to see the private collection?”

Stewart didn’t
hesitate. “Alfred, the private collection. I don’t want my wife wearing a ring
that just anyone could purchase.”

A
ring? I tried to
keep the look of shock from my face. Of
course, I’d have a ring. I was getting married.

Monday, June 22, 2015

I always said that I'd never do it. I refused to believe that FREE did anything than devalue my hard work. And let me tell you, Consequences is 161 THOUSAND words. It took a YEAR of my life...it was a LOT of work. So why did I do it?Well, Consequences was released in August of 2011. That my dear friends is almost 4 years ago. Since that time my Consequences series has grown. There are now 5 novels and 2 companions. CONSEQUENCES, TRUTH, CONVICTED, REVEALED, BEYOND THE CONSEQUENCES and for more Tony, the companions (to be read AFTER the series) BEHIND HIS EYES CONSEQUENCES AND BEHIND HIS EYES TRUTHThe long and short of it is that there are so many amazing books out there and more coming out daily. I wanted to revive my Consequences series so that I can concentrate on writing new and exciting books for you. I hoped that more people would get the chance to meet Tony and Claire! In the one month that Consequences has been FREE it has had over 90,000 downloads! That's AMAZING...And...word is getting out that book #2 Truth is currently on sale. It has always been $4.99 but now it is $2.99. That means there are more and more people meeting Tony and Claire. This is NOT perma Free...so please tell your friends. If they haven't met Tony and Claire, now is the time to do it!Thank you all!!!~Aleatha

Friday, May 1, 2015

I apologize for not being more active with my blog. I wanted to let you all know the reason is that I've been writing.

I hope that when you read the duology (yes, it's really a word, meaning 2 related novels) that you'll love this NEW story as much as I have.

The second book in the duology is almost complete! Literally, I finally figured out the missing element of this story on February 22. Since that time I've written over 175 THOUSAND words! I can't type fast enough.

Now, there are some secret things happening...and once I know more, I promise to share!!!

And in other news, I have a release date for DUPLICITY, the second standalone in the TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE series! Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and follow me all over the place so you'll know this exciting date as soon as everyone else!!! I hope you're excited for more of the dark side!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

I don't know about you, but I've always thought that Valentine's Day was slightly overrated. Perhaps it's because I married my high school sweetheart and if I were to be honest, I've NEVER been blown away by romance on February 14th. BUT...don't send Jeff hateful messages. We've experienced incredibly romantic moments throughout our lives...I just prefer spontaneous verses manufactured.

Truly, when there is one day set aside for all things LOVE there is A LOT of pressure!

As a writer, I've learned to try to see things from ALL perspectives, not just mine, or the female character...

Think about it...what would you like for your "ultimate" Valentine's Day gift?

A card?

Flowers?

Candy?

Jewelry?

Dinner and a movie?

Dinner and a quiet evening at home?

There are many scenarios to chose from and we expect that our significant other will know EXACTLY the one we want...

And what if you don't have a "significant other"? What does that say about Valentine's Day???

Instead of lamenting our less than stellar celebrations or our lack of that someone special, I suggest getting lost in a book or perhaps a movie...(I think there's one coming out on February 12th that may put people in the mood for love).

Instead of all the pressure to make February 14th the day about love, I'd like to enjoy those moments when they come. A walk along the beach, hand in hand. Watching our children all together enjoying one another. Quiet times reading before bed. Watching TV or a movie and being content...Times spent laughing with friends until I cry.

Love isn't always about romance, love is the feeling you get that makes your body tingle knowing that you're accepted and valued. Whether that is with friends, a significant other, your children, your pets, or even by yourself with your favorite fictional characters...embrace it! own it!

And when you do...Valentine's Day can be EVERY DAY...because...love is more than one day!

Monday, January 26, 2015

First, let me clarify. Though I am an author (I have eight books to my credit, so I feel confident using that term) and a licensed dental hygienist (educated and licensed in the state of Indiana) I feel I am qualified to write this post.

Rest assured, I'm not new at eating. I'm nearly 50 years old. I have been eating everyday of my life. To explain that further, 49 years and 6 months equals roughly 18,079.5 days. (Since I've already eaten today, we could probably round that up to 18,080 days!

By all standards I'm an expert.

As a said "expert" I feel it is my duty to inform you what is right and what is wrong with eating establishments. Rest assured that I'm confident that MY opinion is shared by most if not ALL people who "eat".

Therefore, I suggest you listen carefully.

1. UTILIZE BUZZERS:

As a patron I find it offensive when you ask me my name upon entering your establishment. That practice is a blatant and inconsiderate offense. By offering you my name aloud and then later having you call my name out to the masses, you are jeopardizing my right to not only anonymity, but you are also compromising my identity.

Any person in the vicinity can "hear" my name which puts me at risk for identity theft.

If this practice is utilized at your restaurant, know that I will remove your place of business from my list of acceptable establishments.

FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR PATRONS PERSONAL SECURITY, UTILIZE THE LITTLE BUZZERS.

And when you hand that buzzer to me, do not request my name; instead, ask me a random identifying question.

Let me help: "Thank you, miss, for your patronage. To identify YOU with this buzzer, please tell me the name of your first pet."

You can see how much better that will work.

Then, if I don't answer to my buzzer, instead of announcing my name to the masses, you can simply call, "Tinkerbell" "Tinkerbell" "Will Tinkerbell party of five please approach the hostess desk?"

Just imagine how much safer your patrons will feel.

2. "NEW" SHOULD BE FREE:

When your establishment dares to try new dishes and recipes, do not expect me or anyone else to actually pay to try these new dishes.

This concept is rather self explanatory. These dishes are NEW! They have not been proven and therefore do not warrant compensation. As a matter of fact, I am doing YOU a favor by "trying" this new dish.

Again I will help you: On the menu you should have an entire section dedicated to "new" items. And next to each one of the items the price should say "FREE."

Now, more than likely, if I like the new item, I will give you positive feedback. However, you can rest assured that if I DON'T like the item, I will let not only you but EVERYONE I know about it.

Even though it was free, I spent MY precious valuable time eating that new dish. That could have been thirty to sixty minutes of my life that I will never get back!

THIS CONCEPT APPLIES TO NEWLY EMPLOYED CHEFS OR COOKS:

If your chef or cook has not "established" his or her self at your place of business, I should not be expected to pay full price for their meals.

The hours spent preparing those meals, the ingredients that went into the meals, and even the additional staff that is needed for things such as serving, cleaning, and the like, are insignificant.

Do NOT expect us "eaters" to pay for their "practice".

3. THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE:

Let me explain to you HOW you should all do your job (remember, I am an expert)

1. Greet me upon arrival. (NOT by name!)

2. Seat me immediately (Yes, you may be a popular restaurant and I may not have a reservation, but I'm the customer. I'm always right)

3. Within the first 30 seconds of my arrival to my table I should be greeted by my server. (again, other customers be damned...this is about me)

4. Do not offer me the "specials" with out a free sample. That is just plain rude. You, nor anyone else, can accurately describe the taste of crepe suzette. I NEED to feel it pass my lips, taste it upon my tongue, and enjoy the sensation of swallowing before I could possibly be expected to make a decision.

5. Bring my requested beverage immediately. (And if I'm unfamiliar with one or two beverages on your menu, see #4)

6. Bring my meal promptly.

7. Check back on my "desired happiness" with said meal. After all, if I DNF I will tell the entire world.

8. See #7, don't do it too much--that's intrusive. Don't do it too little--that's inattentive.

9. Remove empty dishes promptly and refill glasses as needed.

10. Managers / Owners: This restaurant is your "baby" you should ALWAYS be available to the patrons. Do not think that your children, spouse, parents, or anything else is more important. After all, if I message you and you do not respond within a suitable amount of time (I'm not telling you that time period...it's a secret. Good luck with that!) then I will NEVER go back to your restaurant. And again, I will tell the world what an ungrateful owner you are. YOU should remember that I was there the year you opened your doors and now YOU owe me!

11. Do sales! Do a lot of sales. I have other bills. I have other restaurants to frequent. Don't expect me to pay full price for what you have to offer, no matter how unique or good it is.

~~~~~~~

As I disappear for a time into my "writing cave" I want you to know that I will continue to eat. I will continue to go out to eat. That is why I felt the need to set the record straight.

I sincerely hope this post helps everyone...eaters included!

You're welcome!

Aleatha Romig ~ expert consumer of food

(The degree to which you are capable of understanding sarcasm will greatly influence your ability to read the true meaning behind this post.)

About Aleatha Romig

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times
and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in
Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of
Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart
and husband of nearly thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she
worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's
not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with
her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating
heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!

Aleatha released her first novel,
CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with
five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling
and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a
million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK
SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue
Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head
first into the world of dark romantic suspense drama with the release of BETRAYAL,
the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world
by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and
Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through
this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

Aleatha is a "Published
Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and a member of
PEN America.